Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The College of The Arts is proud to announce music graduate Razanne Oueini has been
named a 2017 Frost Scholar.

With this great honor, Oueini will travel to Oxford University in the United Kingdom
to complete a one-year Master of Science degree in pharmacology.

"I feel tremendously honored and privileged to have been awarded the Frost Scholarship,"
said Oueini. "Winning the scholarship, for me, means an opportunity to further my
education and my chances for making an impact in my field and beyond."

Established in 2014, the Frost Scholarship Programme annually awards ten students
of exceptional academic merit who attend schools in the State University System of
Florida. Frost Scholars have the opportunity to attain a one-year master's degree
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while receiving complete funding
for university expenses and living costs.

Oueini graduated in the Spring of 2017 from the University of South Florida with degrees
in both chemistry and music studies. She will attend pharmacy school upon returning
to the United States after attaining her master's at Oxford.

During her time at USF, Oueini served as Drum Major of the Herd of Thunder Marching
Band, a member of the national music honor society Pi Kappa Lambda, and a student
of the USF Honor's College. Her past awards include the T.C. Undergraduate Research
Award and the Herd of Thunder Green and Gold Award.

Oueini's choice to pursue two undergraduate degrees allowed her to remain heavily
involved in music.

"Becoming a music major gave me the opportunity to continue my formal music education,
including studying oboe with Amy Collins, performing with the ensembles in the School
of Music, and taking informative courses such as music theory and history," said Oueini.
"The B.A. in Music Studies was perfect for someone like me who desired to remain active
and improve as a student musician but not necessarily pursue a music career after
graduation."

At the School of Music, Oueini found rewarding relationships with her peers and mentors
as she became deeply involved in music. Her favorite experience from USF was having
the chance to perform in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on New Year's Day with
the Herd of Thunder Marching Band.

She leaves USF with exemplary musicianship and so much more.

"Studying music at USF has been truly invaluable to my growth not only as a musician,"
said Oueini, "but also as a leader, educator, and team player."